LOW - GROWING, COMPACT, COLORFUL FLOWERING SHRUBS 
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BOXWOOD 
Average 
Variety Zones Blooms Mature Height 
BLUE MIST (Caryopteris) eae as tee 15-18 a 
Average ey uffruticosa 5-6-7 green all winter : 2-3 ft. 
Zones Rioome Mature Height [hese varieties of Boxwood are compact, globular, low-growing plants which combine 
3 Aug.-frost 18-24 in hardiness and durability with beauty, attractiveness and useability. A ‘‘must’’ for 
45 July-frost 18-30 in. year around green in landscaping. They seldom need trimming. Their slow-growing 
6-7-8 June-late fall 524) fe habits guarantee they will never get out of hand. Recommended for planting in whole 
‘ ; or partial shade, full sun and dry places. 
The delicately fringed flowers of misty, powdery blue are borne in e _ . Me i 
gorgeous clusters and literally cover the plant. Adding to the charm 
of this low-growing blue-flowered beauty is the silvery green, slightly 
“pinked”’ foliage. To keep the plant compact and to enjoy the best 
display of bloom, Blue Mist should be cut back each spring within four 
inches of the ground. Recommended for planting in full sun, and dry 
places. 
E . ee ae | SUNGOLD HYPERICUM 
DEUTZIA GRACILIS ante bctent (oes pie. 
Average Zones Blooms Mature Height 
Zones Blooms Mature Height 2-3 June to frost 18-24 in, 
3 May-June 2-3 ft. 4-5 June to frost 2- 3 ft. 
4-5 May-June 2-4 ft. 6-7-8 June to late fall 22 oats 
6-7-8 May-June 2-4 ft. The unusual and continual formation of distinctive rich, golden yellow flowers 
A dwarf fountain-like bush that is very attractive at any time at the end of every shoot of the season’s new growth creates the appearance of 
of the year. During blossom time it is lavishly covered with deli- a “mound of gold” all summer and autumn. Dense, shiny, leather-like leaves form 
cate, frilled, snow-white flowers. Recommended for planting in a perfect background. Recommended for planting in partial shade, full sun, 
full sun and dry places. and dry places. 
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